Vera L. Durbin King
(February 26, 1931 – February 27, 2013)

A resident of Montpelier, died at 6:05 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 26, 1931 in Albany and was 82 years of age.Visitation at Montpelier United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Monday, March 4, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Donald Young. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Survived by 1 daughter, Tammy King, Montpelier, 1 son, Kevin King and his wife, Christina, Montpelier, 1 sister, Myrle Durbin, Hammond, 3 grandchildren, Cori (23) and his fiancé, Serena (21) , Necole (15) and Dustin King (12) and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Robert King, parents, Boney and Louise Durbin, 3 brothers, Melvin, Carl and Leland Durbin, and 1 sister, Lela Mae Aiven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to help with final expenses. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elizabeth V. Singleton
(May 7, 1924 – February 28, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 1:38 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born May 7, 1924 in Rockford, IL and was 88 years of age. She was a World War II Veteran, a housewife and a dairy farmer. She is survived by her 4 sons, Jimmie Singleton, Sr., Charlie Singleton and wife, Edna, Ralph Singleton and wife, Mickey and Harvey Singleton and wife, Lori; 4 daughters, Bonnie Sue Hagan, Mary Lou Warren and husband, Carl, Elizabeth Ann Jones and Susan Rick and husband, Chris; 2 step-sons, Theodore Singleton and wife, Lucille and Donald Singleton; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Henson O. Singleton; parents, Carl and Sadie Van Buskirk; an infant; 3 infant grandchildren; 3 brothers, Richard, Lawrence and James Van Buskirk; 2 half brothers, Walter and Rodney Burton; maternal grandparents, Luke and Lutischa Byrd; paternal grandparents, Israel and Jennie Van Buskirk; foster parents, Alice and Fremont Noble. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Bob Simpson and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jacqueline Juanita Hord Fulda
(October 24, 1933 – February 28, 2013)

Jacqueline Juanita Hord Fulda was born October 24, 1933 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina and passed away peacefully February 28, 2013 after a brief illness. Jackie was a resident of Amite, Louisiana and member of Amite Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Amite High School 1952 where she met her husband, Charles “Pete” Fulda III and was a member of the cheerleading squad and basketball team. She also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern State University and went on to obtain her Nursing Home Administrators License. Mrs. Fulda is survived by her son, Charles Julius Fulda IV, and daughter, Cindy Green. Two grandchildren, Sean Wayne Green and Dustin Layne Green; one brother, Richard Patrick Hord; son-in-law, Wayne Louis Green and daughter-in-law, Karen Crosby along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard W. Hord and Carrie Bobbitt; her husband, Charles “Pete” Julius Fulda III; one son, Jonathan Layne Fulda. Mrs. Fulda was stationed with her husband throughout the world during his distinguished military career. After his retirement from the military they continued to work and live in various places throughout the United States. Her last career move was to come home to Amite with Pete. She wanted to be near her family and friends she had grown up with and enjoyed such fond memories of. She became the Nursing Home Administrator at the Amite Nursing Home and worked there until her retirement. She enjoyed life, family and her church. She will be missed by all that knew her. Visitation is at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with Funeral Services scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at McKneely Funeral Home Chapel with Fieldon John Fulda officiating. Graveside services to follow at Amite City Cemetery. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelys.com.

Kenneth Ray Harrell

Charlet Funeral Home

John 14 1:3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. Trust in me also. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. If this were not true, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. If I go and do that, I will come back. And I will take you to be with me. Then you will also be where I am.” Harrell, Kenneth Ray, 83, died on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was a resident of Zachary and native of Greensburg. He retired from Florida Gas. Visiting will be at First Baptist Church of Zachary on Monday, February 25, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visiting will continue on Tuesday at the church from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm conducted by Dr. Reggie Bridges. Burial will be in Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Brice Harrell, Daughters, Jan Chandler and husband Gary, Donna Efferson and husband Denny and Teri Cunningham and husband Mark and one son, Tommy Harrell and wife Debbie all of Zachary, One sister, Helen Newson and a brother in law and sister in law, Thurston and Jimmie Brice. He is also survived by his grandchildren, James, Jeff and Dune Chandler, Shannon Boone, Chris and Josh Harrell, Courtney Treloar, Abby and Paige Efferson and Carli and Mac Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Harrell and brothers, Joe and Marshall Harrell. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. He was a Deacon Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Zachary, instrumental in starting the Men’s Prayer Breakfast of Zachary. He loved his beagals and rabbit hunting. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home or First Baptist Church of Zachary Building Fund.

Johnny F. Morgan
(December 24, 1946 – February 23, 2013)

(February 25, 1931 – February 24, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 3:05 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born February 25, 1931 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of The Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hatcher Milton, Kentwood; son, William C. “Clay” Milton, Jr., Kentwood; 2 daughters, Patti Tolbert, Woodville, MS and Cindy McIntyre, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; 3 sisters, Faye Zeller, Montgomery, AL, Freda Milton, Montgomery, AL and Gloria Kosko, Kenner. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Milton; sister, Nadine Rimes; 2 brothers, Nathan and Millard Milton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Cecil Cleo Little, Sr.
(February 10, 1925 – February 24, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born February 10, 1925 in Amite and was 88 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jason Skipper. Interment Wilmer Cemetery, Wilmer. Survived by wife, Mary Belle Brown Little, 1 daughter, Gloria Rowe, 2 sons, Larry Gene Little and wife, Judy and Stanley D. Little and wife, Beverly; 1 sister, Birdie Mae Spitale, 1 brother, Ray Little, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Hulon and Irma Smith Little, son, Cecil C. Little, Jr., 2 brothers, Louis and Robert Little, 3 sisters, Daphny Hayden, Merle Heth and Wilma Lois Brown. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jonathan “Reddog” Williams
(January 14, 1983 – February 19, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his home. He was born January 14, 1983 in Baton Rouge and was 30 years of age. He was a self employed auto mechanic and a personal care attendant of his brother, Rusty. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by parents, Jimmy and Linda Williams, Kentwood; 2 brothers, Rusty and Ryan “Rufus” Williams, Kentwood; 1 niece, Elaina Williams; 1 nephew, Brody Williams; and numerous family members and friends. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Herbert and Dorothy Birch; paternal grandparents, Jewel M. And Elaine R. Williams; grandfather, Howard R. Williams; 2 great grandmothers, Evie Donahoe and Bernice Birch. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

From Rufus Williams

To all my family and friends Red Dog’s wake will be tomorrow night from 5-9 and funeral Friday at 1, both at Spring Creek Baptist Church. Thanks for the prayers and concern as they are much needed and appreciated.